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The Power of Early Language:
Nurturing Communication from Day One


Join Dana Alqinneh, Head of Pedagogy at Parent App, alongside Tameem Allem, a lead speech/language therapist at the Young Valens with over 16 years of practice in schools, clinics, medical centres and NGOs as we explore how to foster language development in young children through intentional interactions, rich environments, and responsive communication.

What we’ll cover:

✅ When Language Development Really Begins: 
Understanding that communication starts long before a child’s first word.
✅ Common Myths About Early Language: 
What parents and educators often get wrong and why it matters.

✅ The Role of the Environment: 
How everyday interactions shape a child’s communication skills.

✅ Delayed Speech vs. Typical Development: 
How to distinguish between signs and when to intervene.

✅ Creating a Language-Rich Environment: 
Simple, practical strategies for homes and classrooms.

✅ Technology & Language Development: 
The impact of screen time & how to use technology meaningfully.

✅ How Families Can Support Language Growth: 
Small but powerful ways to build communication.

✅ One Key Takeaway: 
Small but powerful ways to build communication.
Presented By:

Speaker #1:
Tameem Allem

Tameem is the Lead of speech/language therapy at the Young Valens, a clinic dedicated to child and adolescent mental health, wellbeing and development. Tameem brings in 16 years of practice in schools, clinics, medical centers & NGOs in Lebanon and UAE. He supports Children, teenagers, adults, their families when it comes to speech, language and communication. Some areas of focus for Tameem are: dyscalculia or math learning disorder, social use of language. He is an ADOS-2 practitioner.

Speaker #2:
Dana Alqinneh

Dana Alqinneh is the Head of Pedagogy Innovation at Parent and a former early years educator and principal passionate about transforming early childhood education. She has studied play-based behaviours in young children and is driven by the belief that the best teaching happens when educators are fully present. Dana is on a mission to reimagine early years education and create child-centered learning environments where both children and teachers thrive.

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